Title-Writing Practice
Components of the title should provide information about:
- the major area of study,
- the problem to be solved,
- the target group, and
- strategies to be used.
The components can be written in any order.
No clichés, catchy titles, or hidden meanings should be used.
The title should be restricted to 15 or fewer words.
Example #1: Helping Secondary ESL Students Increase Skills in Written English Through Journal Writing
ANALYSIS: major, TESOL
- target group/major: secondary school ESL students
- problem/objective: increase English writing skills
- strategy: journal writing
Example #2: Using Computer Assisted Instruction with Media Center Volunteers to Refine Cataloging of Audio-Visuals
ANALYSIS: major, Ed. Media
- strategy/major: CAI /Media
- target group: media center volunteers
- objective/ problem: cataloging audio visuals
Practice Writing Your Title!
Type each part after the categories. Then assemble......
Practice #1
- Target group
- Major
- Main Strategy
- Main Objective
Practice #2
- Main Objective
- Major
- Main Strategy
- Target group
Now put it all together and count the words. If you have more than 15, leave some out or rewrite until you can reduce to 15.
TITLE #1:
TITLE REWRITE:
TITLE REWRITE:
